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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.82, 1,054.01 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.82, 1,054.01 and 515.48 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.82 : 1,054.01 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.82/1,054.01 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.82x = 1,054.01 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.82x = 543,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,321.07/763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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